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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 16h

Compared to the rest of the world, the United States stands alone with the threat we face from gun violence. It’s time to pass common sense safety measures–that over 80% of Americans agree on–to make our streets safer.

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Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 11h

TACO

Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 11h

11th hour, but GOOD NEWS is GOOD NEWS!! 🎉

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

For the first time in history renewable energy sources are now generating more power than coal worldwide.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 11h

Apologies from this American. Our Criminal Prez hogged 99% of the attention blathering while supposedly hosting your (far more intelligent and gracious) leader. He allowed only Carney to answer only one press question during the press conference...

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Aunty Em @everycourthouse.bsky.social · 17h

He froze because he realized, in real time, that what he’d just said carried serious constitutional implications. Which now will be used against the Trump administration in court. He invoked “plenary authority.” That phrase means complete authority, basically the president has dictatorial powers.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

CNN: Does the administration still plan to abide by that court ruling?

STEPHEN MILLER: The administration filed an appeal this morning ... ... ...

CNN: Stephen? Stephen? Can you hear me?

MILLER: ... ... ...

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Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 12h

Bondi laughably claims the DJT is "the most transparent prez in history." Transparency = open & honest with the American people. Sen. Schiff shreds her for being ANYTHING BUT transparent.

Arianeh Sajadi, Esq. @arianehsajadi.bsky.social · 17h

AG Bondi refused to answer Q’s at a *congressional oversight hearing.*

Oh & Schiff attended Harvard LS.

She went to Stetson,ranked 99th.

My LS, USD,was 47th when attended, 57 now.

I can confidently state Bondi is an unqualified lackey continually violating her oath to the US & constitution.

🆘🇺🇸

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 20h

This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.

Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 22h

Here are the 10 states that will see the highest premium increases for families that lose tax credits if Republicans refuse to act.

West Virginia 387%
Wyoming 382%
Alaska 346%
Tennessee 320%
Mississippi 314%
Texas 289%
South Carolina 285%
Alabama 284%
South Dakota 235%
North Dakota 234%

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 14h

Crummy time to be traveling by air. My condolences to those stuck at airports www.cnn.com/2025/10/07/u...

Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the seventh day of government shutdown impacts travelers | CNN

There are not going to be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administratoin is warning. In Nashville, so many are...

www.cnn.com

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 15h

Justice Dept has 10 days left to respond to civil lawsuit filed by Jan 6 police responders who are seeking court order to require display of Jan 6 law enforcement honorary plaque at US Capitol

Plaque was required to be hung by 2023 under federal law

It hasn’t been hung

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 16h

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 13h

Done. Thank you.

Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 13h

Every time I have protested, though nearly all have been fully mobile, I have walked next to some in wheelchairs, or using walkers, or canes.
EVERY LAST ONE OF US WHO CAN SHOW UP MUST SHOW UP.

www.nokings.org

Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 13h

"Shoot the priest who pleads against violence." I guess this is the "muscular Christianity" the GOP cultivates.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 15h

Here’s video of the incident

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Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 13h

These images [were intended to stir] feelings of disgust, abhorrence and fear especially when linked to ideas of unpredictable and overwhelming plagues and swarms." (like "vipers")

This is anything BUT "constructive criticism". It is trash talk.

ir.canterbury.ac.nz/items/9035ab...

When Words Take Lives: The Role of Language in the Dehumanization and Devastation of Jews in the Holocaust

This thesis will examine the ways in which anti-Semitic and more generalized racial theories were powerfully and effectively mobilized under Hitler and his Nazi regime. In the establishment of Nazi i...

ir.canterbury.ac.nz

Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 13h

"The Jews were described as dirty, disease-ridden rats: weak, despoiling animals that needed to be exterminated and bloodsucking parasites that presented an imminent threat to German bloodlines, culture, morality and economy...

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Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 13h

Just to mention: calling someone "a viper" is dehumanization. Dehumanization is the most dangerous linguistic strategy used by the worst demagogues (yes, Hitler). It creates a climate where violence is seen as "a solution".

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Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 13h

The hand-wringers: "Oh, what CAN we do? What CAN we do?"
Heather Cox Richardson: There are 52,000 candidates on various local ballots. PAY ATTENTION: Who is fighting for democracy? REGISTER, help those candidates in their campaigns, and most of all, VOTE!!

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 13h

Here’s where to go vote.gov #registertovote 🗳️

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Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 17h

An 18K per year hike!!! 😳😳😳

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 17h

Welcome to MAGA's America.

White Rose Resistance @whiteroseresistance.org · 17h

Kathryn Ruud @kathrynruud.bsky.social · 2d

Splendor in the crass...

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 2d

Judge Immergut isn’t playing around and I suspect will slam the Trump Administration for trying to end-run her order from yesterday blocking Trump’s call-up of Oregon’s National Guard in Portland.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Hal Good @halgood.bsky.social · 2d

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d

Soon, the majority of government shutdown days *in all of US history* will have happened on Donald Trump's watch.

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